Bipolar Disorder

What’s The Difference Between Bipolar Disorder & Depression?

Both depression and bipolar disorder are serious illnesses that can impact your quality of life. While they have their similarities, its ... Read More

Black History of Health: Kanye West

Though the whole world now calls him Ye, his parents named him Kanye Omari West, Before he became a multi-talented singer, rapper, ... Read More

Ask Dr. Tonya: Can My Bipolar Disorder Get Worse?

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, ... Read More

5 Ways Alternative Treatments Help Fight Bipolar Depression

Alternative treatments combined with prescribed medication have provided some people with bipolar disorder relief from symptoms. These ... Read More

Black Health of History: Phyllis Hyman

“I can't stand this living all alone. I can't stand this living all alone. I don't want to be, I don't want to be alone.” By the time ... Read More

The Upside Of Bipolar Disorder: Why Feeling Too Good Can Be Bad

Positive emotions like joy and compassion are good for your mental and physical health, and help foster creativity and friendship. But ... Read More

4 Ways To Be A Better Friend To Someone With Bipolar Disorder

If you have a friend who was just diagnosed with bipolar disorder, she will need your shoulder to lean on. She not only has to come to terms ... Read More

6 Reasons Bipolar Patients Don’t Take Their Medication

About 2.3 million Americans have bipolar disorder, according to Mental Health America. Although the rates of Black people with bipolar ... Read More

Black History of Health: Mariah Carey

Long before she was crowned as the ‘Songstress Supreme’, Mariah Carey was excelling at music in elementary school. Under the tutelage of her ... Read More